Ukraine and Poland Eye Joint World Cup Bid
Ukraine and Poland are considering a joint bid to host the 2040s FIFA World Cup, with discussions ongoing following a reconstruction conference in Gdansk. The idea is still informal, and no official plans have been submitted yet.
Consensus
- Ukraine and Poland are discussing the possibility of submitting a joint bid for the FIFA World Cup.
- The next available dates for the World Cup are in the 2040s.
- The idea was discussed during a reconstruction conference in Gdansk.
- The bid is currently informal and not officially confirmed by either country's sports committee.
- The next World Cup is scheduled for 2030 in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, followed by Saudi Arabia in 2034.
Points of divergence
- Ukraine and Poland previously co-hosted the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. — vesti
- The idea of a joint bid was discussed in the context of FIFA's leadership, with a mention of President Gianni Infantino's proposal to Morocco regarding the 2030 final match. — vm
- UEFA has lost trust in Gianni Infantino and may vote to remove him from office. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Poland and Ukraine allow submission of joint application for conducting the World Cup — Вести
- Politico: Ukraine and Poland plan to submit joint bid to host World Cup — Вечерняя Москва